4003.9 Mechanical equipment.
FC § 4003.9
All stationary and portable electrically-powered and/or heat-producing devices, equipment and systems, including space heating and cooling systems; mechanical refrigerating systems; and conveyers, installed or used in a distilled spirits processing area or alcohol storage area shall be suitable for a classified location in accordance with the Electrical Code, the Mechanical Code and NFPA 30, as applicable, except where all alcohol handling is in a closed system or where an explosion mitigation analysis indicates that the equipment is outside of the classified area. No mechanical equipment with burners, or using other flames or exposed electrical elements, shall be installed or used in distilled spirits processing areas and alcohol storage areas. Air-driven power tools shall be used whenever practicable instead of electrical tools; when electrical tools must be used, no distilling, alcohol processing or bottling operations shall be conducted and the control area shall be clear of any flammable vapors.
